Force Feilds & Electromagnets Flashcards

1
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force feild

A

where a non contact force has an effect

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2
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magnetic feild

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the space around a magnet where it can attract magnetic materials

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3
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calculation of weight

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weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength(N/kg)

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4
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gravitational potential enegy (gpe)

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energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field

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5
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unit for charge

A

coulombs (C)

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6
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electric feild

A

the space around a charged object where it has an effect 

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7
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electric current

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the flow of electricity in an electronic circuit (flow of electrons)

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8
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ammeter

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what we use to measure the current

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9
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units to measure current

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amperes (A)

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10
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units for voltage

A

volts (V)

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11
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resistance

A

how easy or difficult it is for the current to flow through something

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12
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resistor

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a device having resistance to the passage of an electric current

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13
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units for measuring resistance

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ohms

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14
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calculation for working out voltage

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voltage (V) = current (A) x resistance

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15
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voltage of a cell

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what helps to push charges around a circuit

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16
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electromagnet

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a magnet you can turn on and off

17
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motor effect

A

a wire carrying a current creates a magnetic field, the motor effect is when the magnetic field created interacts with another magnetic field